Penne With Mushroom and Tarragon Cream

Submitted by lazyme

"Nice, easy pasta dish from Cooking.com. I made this again recently and wasn't able to find fresh tarragon. I used about 1/2 teaspoon dried and it worked.....but I think you get better, fresher flavor with the fresh."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 tablespoons butter
• 8 ounces button mushrooms
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, finely chopped
• salt and pepper
• 1 1⁄4 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1 lb penne

directions

1. Melt the butter in a frying pan. Add the mushrooms and saute gently for about 1 minute.
2. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Add the tarragon, salt and pepper, cream and lemon zest. Stir over low heat for 2 minutes.
4. Add the Parmesan cheese and cook gently for 3 minutes, until the mixture thickens slightly.
5. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and stir into the sauce. Serve immediately.